Why the death penalty (in the united state of America) should be abolished

Write an editorial piece explaining the issue (death penalty, USA) and offering opinions and any solutions you can think of that may apply. You will need to thoroughly research the issue at hand in order to provide a solid explanation of the issue, as well as informed opinions and solutions. You must be sure to provide an appropriate context for the issue you choose; the audience needs to understand why this is a problem that deserves consideration and why you feel your solutions can affect it.

Why the death penalty (in the USA) should be abolished:

1) The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment.

2) The death penalty does not deter crime.

3) Wrongful executions are likely; DNA evidence reveals the fallibility of death penalty trials.

4) The death penalty is discriminatory against racial minorities / the death penalty is not applied fairly.

5) The death penalty costs too much / it doesn't make fiscal sense / life in prison is cheaper, needs to have an introduction coherence and unity, support for ideas, research and citation,